Question Of The Day: What Is A ‘Loaded’ Car… Today?

I remember those advertisements of the 1990′s when a loaded car meant…. "AUTOMATIC!  POWER PACKAGE!  V6 ENGINE!  ABS!  PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM!   ALLOY WHEELS!" All this and MUCH MUCH MORE! was yours for the low, low lease price of $199 a month or $14,995 before a healthy smattering of taxes and bogus fees. These days a loaded car means something else entirely. Engine: Yes it's got one. More than likely the 'loaded' model that is aggressively marketed isn't a V6 though. Transmission:  Automatic or Automatic with paddle shifters. Your choice! Stereo: The stereo upgrade is still there. However today's loaded car will more than likely be some infotainment display that can easily get you into all sorts of trouble on the open road. What else? Is there some special seating, features aplenty or gizmo infested electrical doo-dad that needs mentioning? Will the loaded car with cigarette lighters on all four doors of 25 years ago be forever replaced with today's electronic hook-ups and wireless subscription-based upsells? What says you? What is offered with the loaded model of 2012?   from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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